July 2019 Public Meeting on Sidewalk Labs’ Proposal for Quayside
Welcome
July 2019 Public Meeting on Sidewalk Labs’ Proposal for Quayside Meg Davis, Chief Development Officer
Image Guidelines Waterfront Toronto is working to revitalize the lands by Lake Ontario, transforming past industrial sites into thriving neighbourhoods that support economic vitality and enhance quality of life . Our mandate comes from the three orders of government; our resources come from both public and private sources. As we work on behalf of Torontonians, Ontarians, and all Canadians, every decision we make is guided by our vision of one vibrant waterfront that belongs to everyone .
Designated Waterfront Area West Don Lands East Bayfront Central Waterfront Port Lands
Public Policy Objectives Reducing urban sprawl Building sustainable communities Increasing affordable housing Creating parks & public spaces Expanding public transit Driving economic competitiveness
Exciting things are happening on the waterfront
West Don Lands East Bayfront
Building Intelligent Communities • Privately-funded, fibre-optic gigabit community network • Digital inclusion strategy Menkes Waterfront Innovation Centre • • Attracting research and innovation tenants (e.g. Corus, GBC, OCADU, UofT, MaRS, Artscape, and WPP) Toronto Awarded 2014 Intelligent Community of the Year by the Intelligent Community Forum •
Port Lands Flood Protection & the future Villiers Island
20 Years of Placemaking
July 2019 Public Meeting on Sidewalk Labs’ Proposal for Quayside Kristina Verner, Vice President, Innovation, Sustainability and Prosperity
What is Quayside? • Waterfront Toronto has a public mandate to revitalize Toronto’s waterfront One of our current projects is Quayside – a 12-acre parcel of • land at the foot of Parliament • Over two years ago we led competitive process to find an Innovation and Funding Partner to help us think through something special for this site – something that could set precedents for building affordable, sustainable, inclusive and prosperous communities • We selected Sidewalk Labs as that partner. As reflected in their mission, they “seek to combine forward thinking urban design and cutting-edge technology to radically improve urban life, in Toronto and around the world”.
Waterfront Toronto’s RFP Objectives for Quayside 1. Sustainability, Resiliency and Urban Innovation: Create a globally significant demonstration project that advances a new market model for climate-positive urban developments 2. Complete Communities: Establish a complete community that emphasizes quality of place, and provides a range of housing types for families of all sizes and income levels within a robust mix of uses, including public open space, culture, recreation, vibrant retail, education-related activities and offices 3. Economic Development and Prosperity: Provide a testbed for Canada’s cleantech, building materials and broader innovation -driven sectors to support their growth and competitiveness in global markets 4. Partnership and Investment: Develop a new partnership model that ensures a solid financial foundation, manages financial risk and secures revenue that funds future phases of waterfront revitalization
What’s happening now? • On June 17, 2019 Sidewalk Labs submitted their Draft Master Innovation and Development Plan (MIDP) to Waterfront Toronto for review and evaluation This first round of consultation is focused on orienting the public to the 1,500+ page submission, • from the perspective of Waterfront Toronto as a public steward working with the support of all three levels of government It’s important to know that Waterfront Toronto did not co -create the DRAFT MIDP – while we • worked together with Sidewalk Labs earlier in the process (to do research, generate ideas, and consult the public), the roles of the organizations then separated • Waterfront Toronto focused on creating a robust framework for review and evaluation of the MIDP, Sidewalk Labs prepared and submitted the MIDP • The MIDP is ultimately subject to the approval of Waterfront Toronto’s Board of Directors and Sidewalk Labs
Open Letter from Waterfront Toronto Chair Stephen Diamond Based on our initial review of the MIDP, there are a number of exciting ideas that respond to challenges Toronto faces, particularly related to environmental sustainability and economic development. There are also proposals where it is clear that Waterfront Toronto and Sidewalk Labs have different perspectives about what is required for success, for example: • Up-front creation of an IDEA District (that covers a much more than the 12 acres) • Sidewalk Labs proposes to lead development on Quayside, with the support of local partners. Should the MIDP go forward, it should be on the basis that Waterfront Toronto lead a competitive, public procurement process for developer(s) to partner with Waterfront Toronto and Sidewalk Labs (as our Innovation and Funding Partner) • Sidewalk Labs’ proposals require future commitments by our governments to realize project outcomes. These proposals raise significant implementation concerns and are also not commitments that Waterfront Toronto can make • The need for more information to determine whether the initial proposals relating to data collection, data use, and digital governance comply with applicable laws and respect Waterfront Toronto’s digital governance principles
Draft MIDP submitted by Sidewalk Labs
Quayside and the Proposed IDEA District
Three Core Areas of Business for Sidewalk Labs Real Estate Technology Infrastructure Create a company, funded by both Invest in a limited number of To use the knowledge gained and Alphabet and other investors, to fill products core to the delivery of the ideas validated in their a gap in financing advanced their objectives where they propose explorations to enable new infrastructure and developing they are particularly well-suited to opportunities for real estate innovative systems to combat develop the technology. development, such as tall timber climate change. and passive house construction, which are not currently widely used. If Successful… If Successful… If Successful… Sidewalk Labs, through this Sidewalk Labs would plan to sell Sidewalk Labs would consider both company, would invest in and help these products to cities, investing in projects and partnering build the next- generation of municipalities and developments with others to develop projects infrastructure systems around the around the world. around the world. world.
Waterfront Toronto’s Note to Reader Written to support the process of seeking public feedback on the MIDP. It is Based on high level review of the MIDP and includes references to (and summaries of) many Sidewalk Labs’ proposals. Provides a synthesis of: • What Waterfront Toronto asked from its Innovation and Funding Partner • The response from Sidewalk Labs • Where and how the Draft MIDP aligns with existing practices and what’s new • Where the privatization of public assets is being proposed (if at all) • Financial impacts and risks The Note to Reader also reflects priority considerations and poses both general and specific questions for the public to consider regarding the MIDP.
Waterfront Toronto’s Evaluation: Five Priority Outcomes These are the areas where our desired outcomes will define the potential for success: ❑ Job creation and economic development ❑ Sustainability and Climate Positive Development ❑ Housing Affordability ❑ New Mobility ❑ Urban Innovation
Waterfront Toronto’s Evaluation and Risk Assessment Does the MIDP meet the RFP goals and objectives? Examples of risks to explore: • How well does it meet those targets? • Feasibility/viability of MIDP proposals in • Does it align with the planning framework for the waterfront? achieving the project objectives Is the proposed business plan viable and in the public interest? Private vs. public sector interests • • • Does the proposal satisfy our Priority Outcomes? • Data governance and privacy
Room and Discussion Topic Guide Digital Innovations, Volume 1: Volume 2: Volume 3: Digital Governance & The Plans Urban Innovations The Partnership IP The Quayside and River Mobility IDEA District Digital Innovations District Plans Digital Governance and Social Infrastructure Sustainability Roles for SWL Privacy Economic Development Buildings Transaction Economics Intellectual Property Housing Government Obligations Public Realm
July 2019 Public Meeting on Sidewalk Labs’ Proposal for Quayside Volume 1: The Plan
Volume 1: Room and Discussion Topic Guide Volume 1: Volume 2: Volume 3: Digital Innovations, Digital Governance & IP The Plans Urban Innovations The Partnership The Quayside and River Mobility Digital Innovations IDEA District District Plans Digital Governance and Social Infrastructure Sustainability Roles for SWL Privacy Economic Development Buildings Transaction Economics Intellectual Property Housing Government Obligations Public Realm
Volume 1: The Plan The Quayside and River District Plans • Social Infrastructure • Economic Development •
Quayside and River District Plans
Sidewalk Labs’ Proposal: Quayside Volume 1: The Plan
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